Oil and Gas

SME’s services have been used on hundreds of oil and gas projects throughout the San Juan Basin since 2002.  Over the years, SME has proved to be a reliable consultant for CoconoPhillips Company, Red Willow, Red Cedar, Atmos Energy, Kinder Morgan, Samson Resources, Petrox Resources, and others to ensure gas and oil projects proceed in compliance with all NEPA and Colorado stormwater pollution prevention requirements. We have consulted on the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.  SME can assist with developing Best Management Practices tailored to each project’s specific needs.

Selected Projects

  • Hilcorp Energy – Reclamation Success Evaluation for plugged and abandoned wells, San Juan Basin, New Mexico, 2018; Mitigation Monitoring as part of US Army Corps Nationwide Permit requirements, San Juan Basin, La Plata County, Colorado, 2015 to present. 
  • ConocoPhillips Company – Environmental Permitting and Section 401/404 Permitting for 250+ natural gas projects – San Juan Basin, New Mexico and Colorado, 2007 to Present
  • Samson Resources – Environmental Permitting and Section 401/404 Permitting for 30 natural gas projects – Southern Ute Tribal Lands, La Plata County, Colorado, 2007-2009
  • Atmos Energy Grandview High Pressure Gas Line Extention – Durango, Colorado, 2003-2004

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